Welcome to the official Filmverdict Top 100 Films! This list has been compiled, using incredibly complex mathematical algorithms (i.e. guesswork) and a lot of deliberation, to celebrate the first birthday of Filmverdict. Remember these results reflect the personal opinions of two people, so this list is by its nature hugely subjective and is not presumed to be at all exhaustive. Nonetheless, enjoy! - Rich (RM)

100-71 | 70-41 | 40-11 | 10-1


100 to 71

100. Superman: The Movie (1978) [DVD Review]
No-one has ever been as perfect for a superhero role as Christopher Reeve was for Superman. Richard Donner's direction elevates the tale to the status of modern myth. RM

99. The Truman Show (1998)
Featuring arguably Jim Carrey's greatest dramatic performance, The Truman Show's reality TV theme seems remarkably prescient. The ending is wonderfully emotional too. RM

98. The Hustler (1961)
Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason dramatise what it means to win and lose at pool in an utterly rewatchable classic. JG

97. The Shining (1980)
One of Jack Nicholson's most iconic performances means that Stanley Kubrick's cerebral shocker still disturbs and enthrals today. RM

96. Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Sparked the New Hollywood era and unsurprisingly so. Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway and a rookie Gene Hackman are unforgettable. JG

95. The Naked Gun (1988)
Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker took their unjustly unsuccessful TV show Police Squad! and transformed it into a cinematic laugh riot, with some help from Leslie Nielsen. RM

94. Dumb and Dumber (1994) [DVD Review]
"Interesting accent, New Jersey?" "Austrian." "Ah, let's throw another shrimp on the barbie!" Insanely wacky and hilarious Jim Carrey breakthrough. JG

93. The Big Lebowski (1998)
Hilarious characters, hilarious banter and a wonderfully demented plot make The Big Lebowski a cult classic that thoroughly deserves the tag. RM

92. Casablanca (1942)
Humphrey Bogart's and Ingrid Bergman's famous romance virtually defines cinema, and has stood the test of time. RM

91. Toy Story 2 (1999)
The mature follow-up to the beloved Pixar original. JG

90. Psycho (1960)
Who hasn't seen the shower scene? Alfred Hitchcock's last great film is one of the pinnacles of the horror genre. RM

89. A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
The western that introduced Sergio Leone and Clint Eastwood to the mainstream, and announced both as talents to watch. RM

88. Sideways (2004) [DVD Review]
Alexander Payne's masterpiece has stunning visuals, an engaging plot and characters the audience actually care about. JG

87. Blade Runner (1982)
A contemplative and foreboding atmosphere makes Blade Runner one of the most daring blockbusters ever made. Its influence on contemporary sci-fi is unequalled. RM

86. For a Few Dollars More (1965)
More of everything that made A Fistful of Dollars so good, including more of Sergio Leone's signature filmmaking style. RM

85. Sin City (2005) [Cinema Review]
A technological breakthrough and a unique graphic novel adaptation. Horrendously violent and utterly gripping. RM

84. Children of Men (2006) [Cinema Review/DVD Review]
More than just an impressive technical exercise, Children of Men is thought-provoking and thrilling in equal measure. RM

83. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) [DVD Review]
Amidst the superb eloquence of Al Pacino, Kevin Spacey and Jack Lemmon, a realistic take on the American Dream glistens. JG

82. Batman (1989) [DVD Review]
Highly entertaining comic book adaptation featuring one of the performances of Jack Nicholson's career (and that's saying something). JG

81. The Incredibles (2004)
Brad Bird's animated superhero adventure is the best comic book film ever made that wasn't actually based on a comic book. RM

80. Memento (2000)
A back-to-front mindbender that is a breathtaking experience on first viewing. RM

79. Toy Story (1995)
Wonderfully crafted taster of what those "pesky films for kids" have now become. JG

78. Leon (1994)
Featuring Natalie Portman's impressive debut (and still possibly her best performance) at the age of 11, Leon is easily Luc Besson's finest hour. RM

77. The Thin Red Line (1998)
A stunningly shot, beautifully unconventional war film from Terrence Malick that focuses on the Pacific campaign in World War 2. RM

76. Full Metal Jacket (1987)
The first half boot camp section is deservedly renowned, but the (filmed in England) Vietnam section is also a suspenseful and engrossing experience. RM

75. Dog Day Afternoon (1975) [DVD Review]
Al Pacino and John Cazale are superbly vivid in the iconic unorganised bank heist. JG

74. Apocalypse Now (1979)
Francis Ford Coppola's expedition into the darkness of the human psyche is a bona fide chef d'oeuvre of film history. JG

73. Monsters, Inc. (2001)
An utterly ingenious concept translates into a loveable and often hilarious fantastical adventure, with a superb voice cast. RM

72. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Quentin Tarantino's favourite movie and it's not difficult to see why. JG

71. Aliens (1986) [DVD Review]
James Cameron upped the action stakes in this sci-fi sequel, resulting in a genre classic almost the equal of the original. RM

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